Hidden No More: Week 4 round-up
…Malick Malick, the first licensed African American pilot, worked as an aerial photographer and operated an air transportation service in Pennsylvania. Evelyn Granville Granville worked in the IBM group that…
…Malick Malick, the first licensed African American pilot, worked as an aerial photographer and operated an air transportation service in Pennsylvania. Evelyn Granville Granville worked in the IBM group that…
…Galilean cannon. The team launched the ball 13.5 meters (44 feet 6.5 inches) into the air, breaking the previous record of 11.5 meters (37 feet 8 inches). The previous record…
…for someone to ask about Antlia the Air Pump.) In my experience, three categories of constellations get all the love: Ones that people know from Greek myths, such as Orion…
…Take 10 big steps to get to Mercury. Pack a very special spacesuit for Mercury’s daytime side, where temperatures can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit. At night it can be more…
…the Pleiades are represented on Durham’s city flag. This star cluster (which has a number of other names, including the “seven sisters”) is located in the constellation Taurus the Bull,…
…producing outstanding science communication content, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with the podcast’s team.” The first Morehead-sponsored Useful Science episode will air on January 10th. The Useful…
…Research shows that there are a number gaps in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) knowledge and participation among students in rural communities like northeastern North Carolina. Sociocultural and systemic factors…
…view, cutting down on the total number you’ll see. You can still enjoy a meteor viewing outing, as long as you adjust your expectations. Credit: Matt Lochansky Viewing tips: Choose…
…even want) special equipment like a telescope or binoculars. Just your eyes will do. Consider bringing a blanket, sleeping bag, or reclining chair so you won’t have to crane your…
…curious to see Mars in the night sky, this is what to look for: 1) Mars is currently very bright. Now (July 27, 2018) and for a number of weeks to come, Mars…